ESG News from Leading Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Planning for a Successful Pro Bono Partnership

Dec 3, 2021 11:05 AM ET

Join Taproot Foundation and the Project Management Institute of New York City for a free webinar on Wednesday, December at 1 p.m. ET, that will prepare nonprofits and volunteers for successful pro bono partnerships.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Volunteer Day 2021: Meet Henkel Employees Making a Difference

Dec 3, 2021 11:05 AM ET

With Henkel’s support behind them, employees are able to give through the Make an Impact for Tomorrow initiative, where they work with organizations that seek to empower community members, advance opportunity, & create future leaders in unique ways.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Jeffrey Whitford of MilliporeSigma Talks Realm of Sustainability, DOZN™ Tool on Innovation+Talks Podcast

Dec 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Jeffrey Whitford, head of sustainability and social business innovation at MilliporeSigma joins the Innovation+Talks podcast to discuss the realm of sustainability and the factors at hand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Partners With U.S. Vets to Host Thanksgiving Celebration at L.A. LIVE's The Novo

Dec 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

In celebration of Thanksgiving, AEG partnered with U.S. Vets in the greater Los Angeles area to host 200 U.S. military veterans and their families for a free Thanksgiving dinner at The Novo at L.A. LIVE on Nov. 25

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Is Just Around the Corner, but Regions Associates Have Been Giving Back All Year Long

Dec 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Regions Bank associates give back all year long, not just on Giving Tuesday. Through financial support, volunteerism, board service and other community engagement activities, the Regions family continually shows up for those in need.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Helping With Something Bigger and Better

Dec 3, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Plenty of fellow Marines spent their off-duty hours on the base in Okinawa, Japan. But not Jonas Cutler.

Social Impact & Volunteering

M·A·C Cosmetics, Fashion Designer Gareth Pugh and Writer/Director Carson McColl Host London Vigil Marking 40 Years Since the Discovery of AIDS

Dec 3, 2021 10:35 AM ET

In honor of World AIDS Day, M·A·C Cosmetics, fashion designer Gareth Pugh and writer/director Carson McColl, organized a candlelight vigil at Carnaby Street in London to honor the millions of people around the world who have died from AIDS.

Green Infrastructure

Virent's Bio-Based Fuel Used in Historic Commercial Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Dec 3, 2021 10:35 AM ET

Virent, a Marathon Petroleum Corp. subsidiary, contributed to an aviation industry first, as United Airlines flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine and petroleum-based jet fuel in the other.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ViacomCBS Finds New Ways to Strengthen and Invest In Communities

Dec 3, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Customers Honor American Airlines With APEX Five Star Rating for Fourth Consecutive Year

Dec 3, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Customers have spoken, and American Airlines has won the prestigious Five Star rating in The APEX Official Airline Ratings™, Global Airline category for the fourth consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Releases 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Dec 3, 2021 10:20 AM ET

Arrow Electronics supported more than 20 million people in 24 countries through its CSR programs in 2020, according to the company’s newly released Corporate Social Responsibility Report: CSR 2020 in Review.

Environment

DuPont Interconnect Solutions Achieves 95 Percent Renewable Electricity Milestone

Dec 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

DuPont Interconnect Solutions (ICS) — a part of the Electronics & Industrial (E&I) business segment — has set a business ambition of Zero by 2030, with the goal of reaching carbon neutral operations for the global ICS business segment by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Our Neighbors: An Update on Walmart's Work to Welcome Afghan Refugees

Dec 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Walmart continues to support the mission of the Welcome.US coalition, which is focused on supporting the growing movement to help our new Afghan neighbors start their new lives.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Collective Responsibility to Respond Effectively to the Climate Crisis

Dec 3, 2021 9:50 AM ET

In 2020, we opened a new energy-efficient office and lab facility in MA and continued to make strides aimed at reducing our environmental footprint.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Future of Purpose-Driven Technology: An Interview With Purposity's Founder

Dec 3, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Want to hear what software executives and CSR managers have to say about workplace giving and volunteering? Dive in and get the inside scoop with part 3 of "The Future of Purpose Driven Technology" featuring Purposity's founder.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As Momentum Against Plastic Grows, Paper Recyclers Rise to Meet New Challenges

Dec 3, 2021 9:35 AM ET

The movement against single-use plastics could pose a new challenge for paper recyclers.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - December 2021

Dec 3, 2021 9:30 AM ET

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued it's quarterly newsletter - Brightening Our Corner.

Environment

Environment + Energy Leader Interview: Global Experts on Sustainability and ESG Reporting

Dec 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET

A few of our experts from Antea Group USA and Antea Group Belgium were featured in an interview article with Environment + Energy Leader as seen here.

Health & Healthcare

A Lasting Impact Through Better Medicine Adherence

Dec 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET

In the U.S., nearly half of people don't take their medicines as prescribed, representing 93 million people. On a global scale, this is a massive medical challenge preventing people from living their healthiest lives.

Health & Healthcare

Fighting for Health Equity From Inside the Health Care Industry

Dec 3, 2021 8:15 AM ET

For as long as she can remember, Carmen Villar wanted a purpose-driven career that allowed her to give back to the community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Tech Recognizes International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Dec 3, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is committed to supporting inclusive workplaces and communities where people with disabilities can thrive.

Environment

How Smart, Sustainable Mining Is Reshaping the Industry

Dec 2, 2021 5:10 PM ET

The mining industry uses a massive amount of energy. Energy costs represent 30% of operating expenses for mining companies, and overall the industry accounts for 12% of all the industrial energy usage in the US.

Green Infrastructure

United to Become First in Aviation History to Fly Aircraft Full of Passengers Using 100% Sustainable Fuel

Dec 2, 2021 4:25 PM ET

United operated an unprecedented flight that is a turning point in the industry’s effort to combat climate change: for the first time in aviation history, a commercial carrier flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Provides a Perfect Reminder to Share Kindness and Generosity

Dec 2, 2021 4:10 PM ET

We can all take cues from an extraordinary 8-year-old named Cavanaugh Bell who took the darkness and pain of being bullied and created the antibullying nonprofit Cool & Dope, which inspires us this Giving Tuesday.

Environment

Kohler Co. Celebrates Presence at Design Miami/ 2021 with New Donation to DigDeep

Dec 2, 2021 4:10 PM ET

Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, and DigDeep have teamed up on a multi-year microgrant program entitled “Water is Life Fund” to bring clean water to families on the Navajo Nation.